Kawasaki VN2000 Classic: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki VN2000 Classic | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009 - 2010 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 103.0mm x 123.2mm |
| Torque | 122.44 ft/lbs (166.0 Nm) @ 3000RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Ignition | tcbi with digital advance |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: 49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in. Rear: triangulated steel tube swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in. |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear Tire | 200/60-16 |
| Wheelbase | 68.31 inches (1735 mm) |
| Length | 99.8 inches (2535 mm) |
| Width | 40.35 inches (1025 mm) |
| Height | 45.51 inches (1156 mm) |
| Seat Height | 26.81 inches (681 mm) |
| Weight | 837.98 pounds (380.1 Kg) (dry), 380.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki VN2000 Classic was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 2009 and 2010. Max torque was 122.44 ft/lbs (166.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 103.0mm bore x 123.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 2053.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multidisc.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 150/80-16 front tire and a 200/60-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 49mm telescopic fork / 5.9 in. while the rear was equipped with a triangulated steel tube swingarm with direct-action single shock, fully-adjustable spring preload, eight-way rebound damping / 3.9 in.. The VN2000 Classic was fitted with a 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 837.98 pounds (380.1 Kg). The wheelbase was 68.31 inches (1735 mm) long.